Pagination, v. 1: vii, [1], 295, [5] p.; v.2: [2], 299, [5] p.), [74] leaves of plates

Signatures: v.1: a⁴ A-2O⁴ chi²; v.2: pi1 A-2P⁴

First edition. Cf. Hamilton

Added title page in v. 1 dated 1816

Frontispiece, added title page, and 72 plates are engraved aquatints, hand-colored

Originally published in 24 monthly parts, 1814-1816

In one state, the words "Introductory dialogue" on p. [1] of v. 1 are set in hollow Roman capitals, & the 1st line of the poem has the reading: "Father Time! 'tis well we're met"; in another state the words "Introductory dialogue" are set in solid Roman capitals, and the 1st line of the poem has the reading: "Father Time! 'tis well we are met."

Hamilton, H.W. Doctor Syntax

Binding c. 1: green morocco, gilt rules on boards; spine gilt tooled; all edges gilt. Signed by Riviere & Son

Binding c. 2: green morocco; gilt rules on boards; spine gilt tooled; turn-ins gilt; all edges gilt

Library's copy 2 is a gift of Dr. Richard A. Simms

Library's copy 1 is second state, with "Introductory dialogue" on p. [1] set in solid Roman capitals, and the first line of the poem reading: Father Time! 'tis well we are met

Library's copy 2 is first state, with "Introductory dialogue" on p. [1] set in hollow Roman capitals, and the first line of the poem reading: Father Time! 'tis well we're met

2 v. : 25 cm (8vo)

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